Associate Laser Systems Engineer
About The Position
Within Infleqtion’s Quantum Computing Product Group, the Hardware Engineering Team is seeking an Associate Laser Systems Engineer to support neutral-atom quantum computing hardware. The role involves carrying out well-defined laser assembly, characterization, and control tasks while building practical judgment through laboratory work and design reviews. Dedicated time for technical learning and hands-on training is provided, with regular guidance from experienced engineers. Work is normally performed in an office and laboratory environment around technical equipment, including computers and lasers. Up to 10% travel may be required. The role may require access to information protected under U.S. export-control laws and regulations; an employment offer may be conditioned on authorization to receive controlled software or technology without sponsorship for an export license.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in optical engineering, physics, electrical engineering, or a related field.
- Understanding of laser and optical fundamentals, including the ability to explain beam propagation, polarization, interference, and frequency.
- Hands-on practice assembling an optical or electro-optical setup and taking measurements while following laboratory safety procedures.
- Practice interpreting detector signals and explaining how gain, noise, and negative feedback affect a measurement or control loop.
- Experience analyzing measurements, comparing them with predictions, and explaining differences using calculations, spreadsheets, or scripts.
- Experience keeping accurate setup and measurement records, checking work for errors, and flagging unexpected results.
- Experience explaining technical work clearly, raising questions or problems early, and incorporating feedback.
Nice To Haves
- Project experience with laser characterization, optical modulation, or feedback control.
- Experience using Python or comparable tools to collect and analyze laboratory data.
- Experience with atomic spectroscopy, optical resonators, or low-noise photodetection.
- Coursework, laboratory classes, research, internships, and projects may demonstrate the relevant skills; preferred qualifications are helpful but not required.
Responsibilities
- Assemble and align assigned laser paths using reviewed layouts and laser-safety procedures.
- Calculate expected power levels and frequency shifts for assigned setups and compare predictions with measurements.
- Measure laser power, polarization, beam profiles, and short-term stability against provided acceptance criteria.
- Set up detectors, modulation stages, and feedback controls using reviewed procedures; record their response and operating settings.
- Work with engineers to isolate alignment, signal, or lock problems, test fixes, and flag issues beyond the assigned scope.
- Record setup changes, measurements, and test conditions so others can reproduce the work; submit procedure improvements for review.
- Plan assigned tasks, report progress and blockers, and incorporate feedback from design and test reviews.
Benefits
- 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Employer-funded Health Savings Account.
- Unlimited PTO.
- 401(k) match.
- Company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance.
- Flexible Savings Account.
- Paid FMLA and maternity/paternity leave.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Student Loan Repayment.
- Equity Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
